Distance estimation using sound signals

R.M. Aarts (Inventor), W.J. Lamb (Inventor)

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Abstract

An apparatus comprises a test signal generator (401) which generates an ultrasonic test signal by modulating an audio band test signal on an ultrasonic signal. The ultrasonic test signal is radiated from a parametric loudspeaker (403) and is demodulated by non-linearities in the air. A reflected audio signal may arise from reflections of an object, such as a wall. An audio band sensor (405) generates an audio band captured signal which comprises the demodulated reflected audio band signal. A distance circuit (407) then generates a distance estimate for the distance from the parametric loudspeaker (403) to the object in response to a comparison of the audio band captured signal and the audio band test signal. Specifically two signals may be correlated to determine a delay corresponding to the full path length.; Based on the distance estimates an audio environment may be estimated and a sound system may be adapted accordingly.
Original languageEnglish
Patent numberUS8811119 (B2)
Priority date20/05/10
Publication statusPublished - 19 Aug 2014

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Loudspeakers
Ultrasonics
Acoustic waves
Signal generators
Networks (circuits)
Sensors
Air

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Aarts, R. M., & Lamb, W. J. (2014). Distance estimation using sound signals. (Patent No. US8811119 (B2)).
Aarts, R.M. (Inventor) ; Lamb, W.J. (Inventor). / Distance estimation using sound signals. Patent No.: US8811119 (B2).
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